QUESTION 8A newsgroup on the internet requires:

1. Working in real time

2. Video meetings

3. GoogleGroups

4. Evaluation of informatio/ n

QUESTION 9You are required to compile a list of sources. Using the list 1-6 below, identify one correct answer that demonstrates the correct sequence for the list of sources:

1. James, DM. 2008. School librarianship: Career choice and recruitment. Journal of Education for Library and Information Science 49(3):210-229.

2. Morgan JC, Farrar B & Owens I. 2009. Documenting diversity among working LIS graduates. Library Trends 58(2):192-214.

3. Bird, E. 2012. Role call. School Library Journal July:18-22.

4. McInroy, M. 1990. Regrets? I've had but few - since I left librarianship. Australian Academic & Research Libraries 21(1): 23-32.

5. Makhanya, M. 2015. Connectivity can bring quality education to all. Mail &Guardian 13 February.http://mg.co.za/article/2015-02-12-connectivity-can-bring-quality-education-to-all(Accessed 16 February 2019).

6. Jiyane, GV & Onyancha, OB. 2010. Information literacy instruction in academic libraries and LIS schools in institutions of higher education in South Africa. SAJLIS 76(1):11-23.1. 3, 2, 6, 1, 5, 4

2. 3, 2, 1, 6, 5, 4

3. 5, 2, 3, 1, 4, 6

4. 3, 1, 6, 5, 4, 2

QUESTION 10Which of the following concepts makes it legally right to reproduce a substantial portion of the works of another person with permission?

1. Copyright

2. Intellectual property rights 3. Fair use

4. Freedom of information

[09/30, 17:56] Nontlantla: QUESTION 11You are required to locate peer-reviewed articles on a topic that was assigned to you. Where would you find this information?

1. Newspapers

2. Magazines

3. Scientific journals

4. Tutorial letters and study guides

QUESTION 12Use the following Dewey call numbers to answer this question:1. 370.23 MORR 2. 371.03 LANS 3. 371.33 SCHU 4. 371.35 ROSSA book with the call number 371.33 ROSS, would be placed:

1. Between 1 and 2

2. Between 2 and 3

3. Between 3 and 4

4. After 4

QUESTION 13An abstracting journal is used to:

1. Find abstracts

2. Find scientific journal articles

3. Find popular magazines

4. Find subjects in a book

QUESTION 14Two activities involved in organising information for an assignment are:

1. Locating relevant sources; selecting the information

2. Visiting an academic library; using the catalogue

3. Evaluating information; writing the task

4. Identifying the keywords; taking notes

QUESTION 15When synthesising information the following steps are followed:1. Organise information

2. Identify concepts

[09/30, 18:10] Nontlantla: QUESTION 11You are required to locate peer-reviewed articles on a topic that was assigned to you. Where would you find this information?

1. Newspapers

2. Magazines

3. Scientific journals

4. Tutorial letters and study guides

QUESTION 12Use the following Dewey call numbers to answer this question:1. 370.23 MORR 2. 371.03 LANS 3. 371.33 SCHU 4. 371.35 ROSSA book with the call number 371.33 ROSS, would be placed:

1. Between 1 and 2

2. Between 2 and 3

3. Between 3 and 4

4. After 4

QUESTION 13An abstracting journal is used to:

1. Find abstracts

2. Find scientific journal articles

3. Find popular magazines

4. Find subjects in a book

QUESTION 14Two activities involved in organising information for an assignment are:

1. Locating relevant sources; selecting the information .

2. Visiting an academic library; using the catalogue

3. Evaluating information; writing the task

4. Identifying the keywords; taking notes

QUESTION 15When synthesising information the following steps are followed:1. Organise information

2. Identify concepts

3. Start an outline for an assignment

4. Distinguish facts

5. Take notes

Which arrangement would be a logical order to follow when preparing for an essay?

1. 2, 4, 5, 1, 3

2. 1, 2, 4, 3, 5

3. 2, 1, 5, 4, 3

4. 2, 4, 1, 3, 5

QUESTION 16Which of the following is a suitable ready reference source that could be used to start an information task?

1. Library catalogue

2. Directory

3. Google

4. Subject encyclopaedia

QUESTION 17The Dewey Decimal Classification system divides knowledge:1. Into call numbers

2. By subject

3. Chronologically

4. Numerically and alphabetically

QUESTION 18Which type of reference source will you use to answer the following query?What is the meaning of the Russian word "Matryoshka"?

1. Language dictionary

2. Subject dictionary

3. Oxford English dictionary 4. Biographical dictionary

QUESTION 19The quality of information can be measured by various criteria. Which criterion is incorrect?1. Accuracy

2. Authority

3. Accessibility

4. Verifiability

[09/30, 18:10] Nontlantla: QUESTION 20The OPAC at the UNISA Library is a/an ....

1. Classification system designed by Dewey to control knowledge

2. Online cataloguing system for finding information sources in a specific library

3. System for classifying information sources according to subjects

4. Unisa Interlibrary Loan system

QUESTION 21South African students' preferred mode of access to information is via:

1. Personal computers

2. Word of mouth

3. Smartphones

4. Websites

QUESTION 22You are searching for information on the cellphone suppliers Vodacom and Cell C excluding MTN. What would you type into a database search to find the most relevant sources for your topic?

1. Vodacom AND Cell C AND MTN

2. Vodacom OR Cell C AND MTN

3. Vodacom OR Cell C NOT MTN

4. Vodacom AND Cell C NOT MTN

QUESTION 23Which statement is correct with regard to an information task?

1. If I present my own point of view it must be substantiated.

2. Information in printed sources is always unbiased. 3. I should include information in an assignment if it is remotely relevant.

4. I should mostly use the study guide to write a assignment.

QUESTION 24Which statement is correct regarding search engines?

1. Google is the best search engine available.

2. Different search engines offer different search options.

3. Metasearch engines offer limited search capabilities.

4. Search engines are examples of classification systems

QUESTION 25Which citation for a journal article available online is correct according to the abbreviatedHarvard Method?

1. Prince Igwe. (2019). Poverty rate in Africa and information access: the case of the internet. College & Research Libraries 80(5).https://crln.acrl.org/index.php/crlnews/article/view/17754/19571(Accessed 5 June 2019).

2. College & Research Libraries 80(5). Poverty rate in Africa and information access: the case of the internet.https://crln.acrl.org/index.php/crlnews/article/view/17754/19571(Accessed on 5/6/ 2019).

3. PJ Igwe. 2019. Poverty rate in Africa and information access: the case of the internet. College & Research Libraries 80(5).https://crln.acrl.org/index.php/crlnews/article/view/17754/19571(Accessed 5 June 2019).

4. Igwe, PJ. 2019. Poverty rate in Africa and information access: the case of the internet. College & Research Libraries 80(5).https://crln.acrl.org/index.php/crlnews/article/view/17754/19571(Accessed 5 June 2019).

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